Experience

Acuative Middle East

• Saudi Arabia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Security Specialist

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  • Expertly manage Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Endpoint Security, and VPN on an enterprise scale, including the Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewall 7050 and Palo Alto Networks' cloud edition, ensuring the highest level of security for critical systems. • Design and develop innovative tools to automate Firewall Rule deployment and integrate it with other solutions, utilizing Python to enhance operational efficiency. • Create and implement a tool for defining and… Show more • Expertly manage Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Endpoint Security, and VPN on an enterprise scale, including the Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewall 7050 and Palo Alto Networks' cloud edition, ensuring the highest level of security for critical systems. • Design and develop innovative tools to automate Firewall Rule deployment and integrate it with other solutions, utilizing Python to enhance operational efficiency. • Create and implement a tool for defining and improving Application IDs for current Firewall Rules, streamlining security policy management. • Proficiently manage Azure Security Services, leveraging expertise to provide optimal protection and secure management of cloud environments. • Conduct comprehensive reviews of Security Controls to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements, such as NCA guidelines. Show less • Expertly manage Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Endpoint Security, and VPN on an enterprise scale, including the Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewall 7050 and Palo Alto Networks' cloud edition, ensuring the highest level of security for critical systems. • Design and develop innovative tools to automate Firewall Rule deployment and integrate it with other solutions, utilizing Python to enhance operational efficiency. • Create and implement a tool for defining and… Show more • Expertly manage Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Endpoint Security, and VPN on an enterprise scale, including the Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewall 7050 and Palo Alto Networks' cloud edition, ensuring the highest level of security for critical systems. • Design and develop innovative tools to automate Firewall Rule deployment and integrate it with other solutions, utilizing Python to enhance operational efficiency. • Create and implement a tool for defining and improving Application IDs for current Firewall Rules, streamlining security policy management. • Proficiently manage Azure Security Services, leveraging expertise to provide optimal protection and secure management of cloud environments. • Conduct comprehensive reviews of Security Controls to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements, such as NCA guidelines. Show less



Saudi Business Machines - SBM

• Saudi Arabia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Information Security Specialist

  • Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define Customer Services and build Security Policies for both Endpoint Protection (EP) and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) FortiGate that meet the unique security needs of each organization. • Conduct detailed reviews of existing Firewall Rules for each system, working with system owners to ensure adherence to security policies and best practices. • Define data classification protocols and secure customer databases using Imperva… Show more • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define Customer Services and build Security Policies for both Endpoint Protection (EP) and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) FortiGate that meet the unique security needs of each organization. • Conduct detailed reviews of existing Firewall Rules for each system, working with system owners to ensure adherence to security policies and best practices. • Define data classification protocols and secure customer databases using Imperva DAM, providing unparalleled protection for critical data assets. • Collaborate closely with Application Teams to secure web applications and build application tiers that are fully aligned with industry best practices for security. Show less • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define Customer Services and build Security Policies for both Endpoint Protection (EP) and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) FortiGate that meet the unique security needs of each organization. • Conduct detailed reviews of existing Firewall Rules for each system, working with system owners to ensure adherence to security policies and best practices. • Define data classification protocols and secure customer databases using Imperva… Show more • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define Customer Services and build Security Policies for both Endpoint Protection (EP) and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) FortiGate that meet the unique security needs of each organization. • Conduct detailed reviews of existing Firewall Rules for each system, working with system owners to ensure adherence to security policies and best practices. • Define data classification protocols and secure customer databases using Imperva DAM, providing unparalleled protection for critical data assets. • Collaborate closely with Application Teams to secure web applications and build application tiers that are fully aligned with industry best practices for security. Show less



MIS - Al Moammar Information Systems Co.

• Saudi Arabia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Security Consultant

  • Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Lead MIS Strategic Project, managing diverse resources to meet customer expectations. • Design/implement/migrate Palo Alto NGFW, FireEye NX/FX, Cisco Threat-GRID, Tenable Vulnerability Management. • Provide expert guidance to customers on security best practices. • Migrate Cisco Firewall/IPS, implement Cisco Umbrella. • Ensure optimal protection and operational efficiency for enterprise systems. • Lead MIS Strategic Project, managing diverse resources to meet customer expectations. • Design/implement/migrate Palo Alto NGFW, FireEye NX/FX, Cisco Threat-GRID, Tenable Vulnerability Management. • Provide expert guidance to customers on security best practices. • Migrate Cisco Firewall/IPS, implement Cisco Umbrella. • Ensure optimal protection and operational efficiency for enterprise systems.



Ministry of Commerce - Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Network Security Engineer

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Prepare comprehensive reporting on Inventory, Incidents, and Diagnostics for management review, enabling informed decision-making. • Conduct internal network security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and weak points. • Collaborate with the team to migrate Perimeter and Data Center Firewalls to Palo Alto Networks, leveraging expertise to ensure a smooth and secure transition. • Build and implement Security Baselines for over 90 sites, including routers and… Show more • Prepare comprehensive reporting on Inventory, Incidents, and Diagnostics for management review, enabling informed decision-making. • Conduct internal network security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and weak points. • Collaborate with the team to migrate Perimeter and Data Center Firewalls to Palo Alto Networks, leveraging expertise to ensure a smooth and secure transition. • Build and implement Security Baselines for over 90 sites, including routers and switches, and utilize network vulnerability tools to perform comprehensive security assessments. • Manage multiple security products, including Firewalls, Proxies, F5 LTM, ASM, and Tenable, to maintain optimal protection and ensure continuous improvement. Show less • Prepare comprehensive reporting on Inventory, Incidents, and Diagnostics for management review, enabling informed decision-making. • Conduct internal network security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and weak points. • Collaborate with the team to migrate Perimeter and Data Center Firewalls to Palo Alto Networks, leveraging expertise to ensure a smooth and secure transition. • Build and implement Security Baselines for over 90 sites, including routers and… Show more • Prepare comprehensive reporting on Inventory, Incidents, and Diagnostics for management review, enabling informed decision-making. • Conduct internal network security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and weak points. • Collaborate with the team to migrate Perimeter and Data Center Firewalls to Palo Alto Networks, leveraging expertise to ensure a smooth and secure transition. • Build and implement Security Baselines for over 90 sites, including routers and switches, and utilize network vulnerability tools to perform comprehensive security assessments. • Manage multiple security products, including Firewalls, Proxies, F5 LTM, ASM, and Tenable, to maintain optimal protection and ensure continuous improvement. Show less



TALEMIA التعليمية

• Saudi Arabia
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Network Security Engineer

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2017

  • Manage Palo Alto Networks, Stonesoft, F5, and Tenable to ensure robust security infrastructure. • Prepare comprehensive reporting on inventory, incidents, and diagnostics for informed management decision-making. • Review and optimize deployment based on industry best practices. • Provide expert on-site and remote security consulting to enhance customer security posture. • Redesign TATWEER Data Center infrastructure to a Top-of-Rack design for improved performance and security. • Manage Palo Alto Networks, Stonesoft, F5, and Tenable to ensure robust security infrastructure. • Prepare comprehensive reporting on inventory, incidents, and diagnostics for informed management decision-making. • Review and optimize deployment based on industry best practices. • Provide expert on-site and remote security consulting to enhance customer security posture. • Redesign TATWEER Data Center infrastructure to a Top-of-Rack design for improved performance and security.



NetWay Corp

• Egypt
• Computer Networking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Network and security Engineer

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2014

  • Technical Lead Duties and Technical Projects Management. • Designing/Implementing Customers’ Network Infrastructure. • Implementation of STORMSHIELD UTM in many Customers “Medium & Enterprise Level”. • HSRP (using IP SLA), VRRP and GLBP implementation. • Configuring VLANs, VTP, EtherChannel’s. inter-Vlan routing on Layer-3 Switches. • Securing Switch Access. • Deep understanding and Hands-On experience with QoS: Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting QoS on Cisco… Show more • Technical Lead Duties and Technical Projects Management. • Designing/Implementing Customers’ Network Infrastructure. • Implementation of STORMSHIELD UTM in many Customers “Medium & Enterprise Level”. • HSRP (using IP SLA), VRRP and GLBP implementation. • Configuring VLANs, VTP, EtherChannel’s. inter-Vlan routing on Layer-3 Switches. • Securing Switch Access. • Deep understanding and Hands-On experience with QoS: Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting QoS on Cisco Switches and Routers. • Deploying, Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unity Connection version 9.X 10.5 Features, Subscribers, Call Handlers and Call Routing Rules. • Install & Configure E1, FXO and FXS Cards in Cisco Routers. • Integrate CUCM with other Systems like Asterisk, MCU, etc. • Install and Manage Voice Mail, Auto attendant by Cisco Unity Express. • Building, Managing & Editing in IPCC scripts. • Hand-on Experience in Asterisk IP PBX. • I have Developed Front-End for Asterisk and I call it Badr-Call-Manager. • Hardening Cisco Devices – Implementing IDS and IPS, Cisco IOS Firewall, AAA. • Implementing traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps. Show less • Technical Lead Duties and Technical Projects Management. • Designing/Implementing Customers’ Network Infrastructure. • Implementation of STORMSHIELD UTM in many Customers “Medium & Enterprise Level”. • HSRP (using IP SLA), VRRP and GLBP implementation. • Configuring VLANs, VTP, EtherChannel’s. inter-Vlan routing on Layer-3 Switches. • Securing Switch Access. • Deep understanding and Hands-On experience with QoS: Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting QoS on Cisco… Show more • Technical Lead Duties and Technical Projects Management. • Designing/Implementing Customers’ Network Infrastructure. • Implementation of STORMSHIELD UTM in many Customers “Medium & Enterprise Level”. • HSRP (using IP SLA), VRRP and GLBP implementation. • Configuring VLANs, VTP, EtherChannel’s. inter-Vlan routing on Layer-3 Switches. • Securing Switch Access. • Deep understanding and Hands-On experience with QoS: Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting QoS on Cisco Switches and Routers. • Deploying, Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unity Connection version 9.X 10.5 Features, Subscribers, Call Handlers and Call Routing Rules. • Install & Configure E1, FXO and FXS Cards in Cisco Routers. • Integrate CUCM with other Systems like Asterisk, MCU, etc. • Install and Manage Voice Mail, Auto attendant by Cisco Unity Express. • Building, Managing & Editing in IPCC scripts. • Hand-on Experience in Asterisk IP PBX. • I have Developed Front-End for Asterisk and I call it Badr-Call-Manager. • Hardening Cisco Devices – Implementing IDS and IPS, Cisco IOS Firewall, AAA. • Implementing traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps. Show less